by Coach Southerland | Jun 3, 2025 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Drills, Goalie, Practice, Skills
It’s important for young soccer players to get a taste of every position on the field — including, when they’re ready, goalkeeper. Typically, keepers aren’t part of the game until kids are a little bit older and more experienced, around age 9 or 10. By then, the idea...
by Coach Southerland | Dec 4, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Goalie, Skills
Hey Team and Soccer Families, It’s Coach Mick back with you. Today, we’re talking about a special group of players on the soccer field – the goalkeepers. Being a goalkeeper requires a unique set of skills and a lot of courage. Here are some basic tips and...
by Coach Southerland | Jul 9, 2023 | 3-2-2, Articles, Defense, Formations, Goalie
In a 3-2-2 formation, the goalkeeper is the last line of defense and a key player in the team’s overall strategy. Beyond the fundamental responsibility of preventing the opposition from scoring, goalkeepers in a 3-2-2 formation have several essential roles: 1....
by Coach Southerland | Jun 20, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Goalie, Practice, Skills
Penalty kicks in soccer are the ultimate duel between a shooter and a goalkeeper. The high stakes and pressure on both parties make for some of the most thrilling moments in the game. As a coach, I’ve worked with many goalkeepers on honing the perfect strategy...
by Coach Southerland | Jun 6, 2023 | College Station Soccer Club, Goalie, Practice
In this corner kick the players will be aware of the three zones in front of the opponents net. The players can line up in varying order just outside the box so that their runs are different each time. The player serving the ball can give hand signals as to which...
